AMISH CHICKEN BACON CORN CHOWDER

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Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

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4 slices of bacon
1/2 large onion, chopped
3 tb. flour
1/4-1/2 tsp.pepper, or to taste
1/4 tsp thyme
2 cups of half & half
2 cups of corn, fresh or frozen
2 cups cooked chicken, cubed
3 small red new potatoes, cubed
2 cups of water
6 tsp.chicken better than bouillon soup base (original recipe called for 6 bouillon cubes, but i prefer better than bouillon.)
1 tsp. parsley flakes, added just before serving

Steps:

1. Fry 4 slices of bacon. When done, drain on paper towels and set aside. Crumble when cool.
2. Fry chopped onion in bacon drippings. When golden, add flour and stir for one more minute.
3. Add everything else except for bacon and parsley flakes. Simmer on low, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes until thickened and potatoes are tender. Do not boil or milk can separate.
4. After 30 minutes, you can take a potato masher and break up a few of the potatoes, if desired or leave them chunky. It's up to you. Add parsley flakes to pot.
5. Add soup to bowls and garnish with croutons and crumbled bacon. Shredded cheddar and/or green onion tops would be great, too.